ALARM’s 50 (+5) Favorite Songs of 2012
Last month ALARM presented its 50 favorite albums of 2012, an eclectic, rock-heavy selection of discs that were in steady…
12 years ago
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ALARM’s 50 Favorite Albums of 2012
Another year, another torrential downpour of albums across our desks. As always, we encountered way too much amazing music, from…
12 years ago
Video: Menomena’s “Plumage”
As the opener on Menomena’s Moms -- possibly the best pop album of 2012 -- "Plumage" is a stark announcement…
12 years ago
Review: Menomena’s Moms
Following the departure of a key member, Moms should’ve been the sound of quirk-rock trio-turned-duo Menomena unraveling. Instead, it's arguably…
12 years ago
Pink Floyd, lasers, and maternity: Alt-pop duo Menomena debuts Dark Side of the Moms
Despite downsizing from a trio to a two-piece, Menomena is back with its full arsenal of pop quirkiness. And to…
12 years ago
Menomena downsizes to duo, announces album for 9/18
Quirky pop-rock band Menomena has downsized to a down. The Portland-based group will release a new album, titled Moms, via…
12 years ago
Pop Addict: Nada Surf’s The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy
Every other Thursday, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. Nada…
13 years ago
Q&A: Phantogram
Phantogram: Nightlife (Barsuk, 11/1/11) Phantogram: "Don't Move" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/02-Dont-Move.mp3|titles=Phantogram: "Don't Move"] A few years ago, Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel took…
13 years ago
Pop Addict: Phantogram’s Nightlife EP
Every other Thursday, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. Phantogram:…
13 years ago
Pop Addict: Cymbals Eat Guitars’ Lenses Alien
Every Thursday, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. Cymbals Eat…
13 years ago
Concert Photos: The Dismemberment Plan @ Metro (Chicago, IL)
After a multi-year hiatus, DC-based post-punk band The Dismemberment Plan reunited and returned to the limelight last fall, playing shows…
14 years ago
Guest Spots: Say Hi on the big break that wasn’t
Say Hi: Um, Uh Oh (Barsuk, 1/25/11) Say Hi: "Devils" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SayHi_Devils.mp3|titles=Say Hi: "Devils"] Seattle-based singer/songwriter Eric Elbogen, a.k.a. Say Hi,…
14 years ago